Senior Systems Engineer

California  ‐ Onsite
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Senior Systems Engineer- Linux, Windows, Web Server, Application Server

Your IT skills are needed just about anywhere. But is it where you want to go? Imagine working for one of the nations most respected companies. Making a strategic contribution. Receiving the rewards and recognition you deserve. Whether you are pursuing a contract or permanent placement, Experis knows how and where to get you where you want to go.

In this experienced Senior Systems Engineer- Linux, Windows, Web Server, Application Server position you will have the opportunity to play an integral role on the Systems Engineering team. Primary responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining web application environments to host large scale enterprise production websites in support of a variety of online properties.

The Senior Systems Engineer is expected to have expert level systems administration skills on both the Linux and Windows server platforms, and should have extensive experience with Apache, IIS, PHP, or Tomcat (or similar web applications). This position will focus on systems and application stability, security, performance, and capacity management, as well as heavy doses of Scripting/automation and documenting everything they touch. The role may require participating in an on-call support rotation one week every 2 months.

This position works closely with the Engineering and Production teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and provide stellar customer support. The Senior SE also provides direct support to the manager of Systems Engineering on a wide variety of technical and administrative work. The role requires someone who is creative, innovative, and highly motivated. The Senior SE must be prepared to work in an extremely collaborative and exciting environment!

Are you interested?

The ideal Senior Systems Engineer- Linux, Windows, Web Server, Application Server candidate will possess the following experience:
Proven technical expert in relevant state of the art web technologies and systems, accompanied with expert systems design understanding.
Heavily involved with large scale projects involving a variety of internal and external teams, coordinating with technical and non-technical individuals through all phases of planning and execution.
Typically has 5 or more years experience with relevant Internet technologies and with implementing, administering, and supporting production websites and Back End support systems.
Windows and Linux server administration experience required. Expertise in system installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, preventative maintenance, capacity planning, monitoring, and security procedures.
Web server (IIS, Apache) and Application Server (eg Tomcat, PHP, ASP) expertise required, including installation, administration, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, preventative maintenance, capacity planning, monitoring, and security procedures.
Content management systems and publishing systems experience preferred but not required.
Understanding of Internet standards such as -DNS, FTP, SSH, HTML, XML, JDBC, SNMP and other protocols.
IP communication and packet structure, with focus on HTTP protocol and experience with network protocol analyzers.
Experience in at least 2 relevant Scripting or programming languages (Perl, JavaScript, Python, C, Java, etc)is highly desired. Application development/engineering experience is a huge plus.
Expert use of monitoring and troubleshooting utilities to effectively diagnose problems.

Non-Technical Requirements
Must be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Serves as primary point of contact with Manager.
Clear and effective presentations to groups of people.
Effective project management and planning on large-scale projects.
Construction of concise and complete technical documentation.
Viewed as a reliable technical resource for others.
Detailed understanding of the goals and requirements of the business supported.

You can see it. More challenging work. A more interesting work environment. The opportunity to use your finely honed skills to make a real difference. And to collect pay that reflects your talent and expertise. If this is what you see for yourself, you need to talk to Experis.

Through our reach and resources, Experis brings you career options you couldnt find on your own. Were experts at placing each of our candidates into his/her dream job one perfectly matched to skills, ambition and lifestyle.

We've got the right opportunity. Tell us why you're the right person. Apply today!

Start date
11-14-2011
From
Generic Network
Published at
27.10.2011
Project ID:
259996
Contract type
Freelance
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